Gauri Wagenaar brings over 30 years of creative expertise across the Netherlands and India. An art historian (M.A., Leiden University), she bridges cultures and corporate worlds, with fluency in six languages. Her career spans teaching, dictionary production, exhibition design, and restoring paper. For 15 years, she led the Dutch Government’s trade office in Ahmedabad, expanding its mission beyond trade. A pragmatic activist, she builds networks, advises non-profits, and champions “learning by doing,” applying creativity to navigate complex challenges in public and private sectors.

Architects Anjali and Kiran Kalamdani graduated from the BKPS College of Architecture in Pune in 1985 and later earned their Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi. After working for a year in Delhi, they travelled to England, where Kiran completed his Master of Arts in Conservation Studies at the University of York, while Anjali worked as an architect for the York City Council. They founded their practice in Pune - Kimaya’ - specializing in Architecture, Urban Design, Conservation, and Interior Design, and have completed over 200 notable projects. Here, we explore their important work in preserving the wadas of Pune and the relevance of traditional architecture today.

To promote spiritual tourism, the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board chose the Shamlaji Temple for an upgrade with a laser and sound show. Curated by industry experts Rhino Engineers, a firm led by Mr. Narendra Naidu, the beautiful exterior form of the temple comes alive using the technology of ‘3D projection mapping’. An electrical engineer with a degree in Management, Mr. Naidu has a field experience of over 41 years in MEP, AV, and Multimedia Technology. Some of his other significant projects include the world’s second largest 1.3KM length dam Light and Sound Show (Kevadiya), 10.3KM Motif and Gantry Lighting at Statue of Unity (Kevadiya), India’s first Glow Garden at Statue of Unity (Kevadiya), India’s largest area Projection Mapping on Natural Rock Surface (Ambaji), and Projection Lighting at Shri Ram Mandir (Ayodhya).

Nuru Karim, Founder & Design Principal - Nudes, works in the cross-disciplinary sphere of art, architecture, and computational design. Before getting the master’s in Architecture and Urbanism from the Architectural Association (AADRL), London, Nuru completed his undergraduate studies from KRVIA, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, Nudes has crafted its place in mixed use, education, housing, retail, art, culture, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, and religious architecture, all over India. In this tete-a-tete, the versatile designer discusses his explorations with the world of parametric design.

Since the late 1970s, Iqbal and Farooq Memon have been managing and evolving Gujarat Handicrafts – an enterprise dedicated to preserving history and heritage by restoring and repurposing traditional crafts. Mohammad, the third-generation entrepreneur in the family, is now taking the business to the next level by establishing a strong digital presence and connecting with others who share a passion for conserving ancient art and furniture. Presenting an inspiring tale of passion and perseverance, of struggle and success...!